Denise Long

By Denise Long, BS, MS, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist – In-Home Services (Manhattan & NYC Area) Learn more about pediatric occupational therapy services and in-home evaluations in Manhattan and the Upper West Side. Handwriting is a foundational academic skill requiring coordinated development across fine motor control, visual-motor integration, postural stability, sensory processing, and motor planning. In pediatric occupational therapy, handwriting difficulties are one of the most...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy & Fine Motor Development: Clinical Framework for Improving Hand Function in Children

Toddler building blocks to develop fine motor skills As a pediatric occupational therapist serving families on Manhattan's Upper West Side, one of the most common things I hear from parents is: "I knew something was different but I didn't know what to do." Early intervention is one of the most powerful tools available to young children — but only if parents recognize the signs early enough to act. Here are five signs that your toddler might benefit from occupational therapy, and what you can...